Veronica spicata
Speedwell
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Speedwell features deep blue-purple flowers on tall spikes, which bloom June-August. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous blooms. Speedwell...
Description:
Speedwell features deep blue-purple flowers on tall spikes, which bloom June-August. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous blooms. Speedwell prefers constant moisture in well-drained soil, but it will tolerate drought once established. The genus Veronica contains many cultivars offering other colors and characteristics. Use it in rock gardens and borders around your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Spiked Speedwell
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Late Spring to Early Summer, Summer
Bloom Colors: Blue, Purple
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.75 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 0.75 ft
Growth Rate: Medium